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2023 Most Popular Nursing Graduate Certificate Schools in Ohio

20 Schools Ranked
$37,131 Avg Student Debt

A nursing student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Nursing Degree Search has created the Most Popular Nursing Graduate Certificate Schools in Ohio to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 20 schools in Ohio to see which graduate certificate programs were the most popular for nursing students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

656 Total Awards
$14,902 Average Tuition & Fees
$49,631 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named University of Cincinnati - Main Campus the most popular school in Ohio for nursing students working on their graduate certificate. Cincinnati, Ohio is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out graduate certificates to 656 students in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their graduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $49,631 in student loans. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at UC. In 2020-2021 about 65% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#2

Ursuline College

Pepper Pike, Ohio
41 Total Awards
$22,746 Average Tuition & Fees
$53,088 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Ursuline College is a great place for nursing students working on their graduate certificate. Ursuline College is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Pepper Pike, Ohio. It awarded 41 graduate certificates in 2021-2022.

On average, graduate certificate students take out $53,088 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Ursuline College does offer online graduate classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 26% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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165 Total Awards
$12,997 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent graduate certificate programs at Ohio State University - Main Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in Ohio. Located in Columbus, Ohio, the large public school awarded 165 diplomas to qualifed graduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Ohio State does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 43% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#4

University of Toledo

Toledo, Ohio
67 Total Awards
$16,929 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Toledo is a great place for nursing students working on their graduate certificate. University of Toledo is a fairly large public school situated in Toledo, Ohio. It awarded 67 graduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Around 72% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at University of Toledo. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 43% of graduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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87 Total Awards
$50,878 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 20 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Case Western Reserve University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Case Western Reserve University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in Cleveland, Ohio that handed out 87 graduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.

Case Western does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 27% took at least some of their classes online.

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137 Total Awards
$22,019 Avg Student Debt

Wright State University - Main Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Graduate Certificate Schools in Ohio ranking. Wright State University - Main Campus is a public institution located in Dayton, Ohio. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 137 graduate certificates in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their graduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,019 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Wright State University - Main Campus. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 47% of graduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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89 Total Awards
$33,131 Avg Student Debt

Kent State University at Kent did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in Kent, Ohio, the large public school handed out 89 graduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Graduate Certificate recipients from Kent State accumulate an average of $33,131 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.

Kent State does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 70% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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230 Total Awards
$9,720 Average Tuition & Fees

Ohio University - Athens Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Graduate Certificate Schools in Ohio ranking. Ohio University - Athens Campus is a large public school located in Athens, Ohio that handed out 230 graduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since OHIO Athens does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In fact, around 65% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full Ohio University - Athens Campus Report

7 Total Awards
$25,700 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #9, Mount Carmel College of Nursing did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their graduate certificate. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Columbus, Ohio, and it awarded 7 graduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Mount Carmel College of Nursing does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 93% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#10

Xavier University

Cincinnati, Ohio
1 Total Awards
$12,076 Average Tuition & Fees

Xavier University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #10 on the list. Xavier University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Cincinnati, Ohio that handed out 1 graduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Xavier. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 45% took at least some of their classes online.

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60 Total Awards
$9,067 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Akron Main Campus came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Graduate Certificate Schools in Ohio ranking. University of Akron Main Campus is a public institution located in Akron, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 60 graduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at University of Akron Main Campus. During the 2020-2021 year, about 42% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

Full University of Akron Main Campus Report

#12

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, Ohio
25 Total Awards
$6,562 Average Tuition & Fees

Youngstown State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Graduate Certificate Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in Youngstown, Ohio, the fairly large public school awarded 25 diplomas to qualifed graduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

Around 72% of those degree recipients were women.

Youngstown State University does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 73% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Youngstown State University Report

#13

Lourdes University

Sylvania, Ohio
$16,389 Average Tuition & Fees

Lourdes University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate nursing programs.

One thing to take note of is that Lourdes does offer online graduate classes in some areas. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 49% took at least some of their classes online.

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$13,248 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #13, Franciscan University of Steubenville did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their graduate certificate.

Franciscan U does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 82% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#15

Mercy College of Ohio

Toledo, Ohio
$17,238 Average Tuition & Fees

Mercy College of Ohio landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate nursing programs.

Mercy College does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 77% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#15

Malone University

Canton, Ohio
3 Total Awards
$13,090 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #15, Malone University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their graduate certificate. Located in Canton, Ohio, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 3 graduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Malone. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 93% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Malone University Report

#15

Walsh University

North Canton, Ohio
6 Total Awards
$13,510 Average Tuition & Fees

Walsh University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate nursing programs. Located in North Canton, Ohio, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 6 diplomas to qualifed graduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Walsh does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In fact, around 83% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#15

Ashland University

Ashland, Ohio
5 Total Awards

Ashland University ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Graduate Certificate Schools in Ohio list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Ashland, Ohio, and it awarded 5 graduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Ashland. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 84% took at least some of their classes online.

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#15

Otterbein University

Westerville, Ohio
3 Total Awards
$14,398 Average Tuition & Fees

Otterbein University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #15 on the list. Otterbein is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Westerville, Ohio. It awarded 3 graduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Online graduate courses are available at Otterbein, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 37% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

Full Otterbein University Report

#15

Cedarville University

Cedarville, Ohio
1 Total Awards

Cedarville University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate nursing programs. Cedarville is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Cedarville, Ohio. It awarded 1 graduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Cedarville does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 53% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 20 schools only.

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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